Not that I'm all that able to go to games at the Alfond, but I can see
that it might be frustrating to not be able to get tickets to a couple
games per season.  Maybe the University should consider doing what the
Bruins do (no, not raise the prices and get terrible players) - have a
five pack bundle that people can buy.  It allows the university to
guarantee income while allowing those who maybe can't afford or commit
to a full season of games to get to a few games dispersed throughout the
season.

Beth


Chesley, Clair wrote:

> I don't remember very many empty seats when there were a lot non-season
> ticket seats.  I have seen a significant number of empty season ticket
> seats, but I suppose that since they were paid for so it's ok.   I certainly
> understand the economic concern however.  I guess it's a balance between
> money and noise.  Since the hockey program pays for itself a few times over
> already, I vote for more noise, AND of course my own selfish interest in
> being able to go to more games.   And don't forget, team performance,
> recruiting, fan enjoyment, etc. are all at least partly related to noise.
>
> I also want to say this. It's not just about money and noise.  I am an
> alumnus of UMO (71) and now I have two children going there and another one
> starting next year.  I can't afford season tickets.  I can afford a couple
> of tickets 3 or 4 times a year.  And so can a lot of other people like me.
> Most of my friends are in my category and they're not going to games any
> more either.  Isn't there something to be said for having enough regular
> ticket seats so that in the course of a season a lot more people are able to
> at least get to a couple games?  And don't forget, there are a lot of people
> who live a long way away that are willing to drive the distance a few times
> in a season but to buy a season ticket and drive a long way for every game
> isn't reasonable for most people.
> I just have to question the fairness to the general public that access to
> the hockey games at a taxpayer supported institution is so restricted
> towards people with money.  Just because it's possible to almost totally
> sell out the whole arena for season tickets doesn't make it fair or even
> right.
>
> GO BLUE!!!   BEAT BU!!!
>